Intellectual Property Law Insights
Are You Registering a Trademark—or Just Words?
You’ve come up with a brilliant name, slogan, or phrase that perfectly captures your brand’s identity. You’re ready to protect it and start registering a
Is There a Presumption of Unity of Control in Trademark Law?
Businesses often operate through multiple related entities—subsidiaries, affiliates, or sister corporations. These companies may share leadership, branding, and even customer bases. But when it comes
How Do You Prove Unity of Control Between Related Companies?
When companies are closely related, they often want to share or use similar trademarks. A parent company may own multiple subsidiaries, or two sister companies
Do You Control the Entity Behind the Trademark?
When your trademark application is denied because a related company already owns something similar, it’s easy to feel frustrated. But the issue isn’t necessarily the
Who Controls the Trademark?
Just because your company’s name is on a trademark registration doesn’t always mean you fully control the trademark in the way the USPTO requires. That
What Is Unity of Control in Trademark Law?
If you’re building a business and thinking about trademarks, you’ve probably come across terms that sound a little intimidating. One of those is unity of
Can Multiple Entities Legally Own the Same Trademark?
In today’s collaborative business world, joint ventures, licensing deals, and corporate groups often share responsibility for managing or using the same brand name. But from
What Does “Likelihood of Confusion” Really Mean?
When you’re building a brand, trademark protection is one of the smartest legal investments you can make. It helps ensure that your logo, slogan, or
Trademarking U.S. Government Agency Names: Rules and Risks
Trademarking is essential for protecting your brand, but using names or acronyms related to U.S. government agencies requires careful consideration. Here’s what you need to